New York– A+E Networks has promoted Christopher Barry to Senior Vice President, Head of Finance and Business Planning, International and Digital, it was announced by Art Vomvas, Executive Vice President, Financial and Business Planning, A+E Networks.

Reporting to Vomvas and Sean Cohan, President, International and Digital Media, Barry will lead a team responsible for the financial oversight, business planning and strategic support for growth initiatives and investments in the International and Digital divisions. His new role combines his operational experience in international together with his financial expertise, which will serve to strengthen analytical support and align finance with our business divisions.

Barry moves in to his new position after serving four years as Senior Vice President, International Strategy and Digital Media for A+E Networks’ International division. During his tenure he was responsible for the acquisition and integration of A+E Networks’ businesses in Southeast Asia and Italy along with market expansion in key markets including Canada and France.